As autumn starts creeping&nbsp;in, it signals the time to de-clutter and organise your home and create a stripped-back, calming retreat for the colder months ahead. People across the globe have been motivated by a globally recognised "organising consultant"&nbsp;who is inspiring people to change their state of mind and way of life by simplifying and sorting their living spaces. But it is not only our own homes where we seek a cleaner space, we want holidays with the same zen feel. According to research by Booking.com, 30 per cent&nbsp;of global travellers say that minimalism is the most appealing interior design type and half of global travellers (53 per cent)&nbsp;state one of their main motivations to travel is to experience a simpler lifestyle. With this in mind, the global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay has delved into its 28 million listings in over 147,000 destinations around the globe to curate a list of unique places to stay for travellers seeking a minimalist aesthetic for their next break. Design enthusiasts will appreciate the sleek and minimal design of the authentic Setouchi Retreat Aonagi retreat, appealing to 17 per cent of global travellers who opt for Japanese minimalism as their favourite interior design. Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and sweeping views of the sea, take in the impressive mountain vistas from your private terrace or balcony, whilst enjoying a cup of coffee in your fluffy bathrobe and slippers. The understated, yet fully functioning Numeroventi Design Residency apartment boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom, living space and bedroom. Plus, culture and design lovers will love the location, being just a short stroll from the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery. The southernmost point of Australia offers a serene retreat looking out onto pristine natural landscapes. Coles Bay, to the island's east is the perfect location to escape the nine-to-five life and spend a rejuvenating weekend by the sea. Halcyon is a beautiful, stripped back holiday home featuring floor to ceiling windows and clean white décor. The property offers luxury accommodation with panoramic views over Sandpiper Beach and Great Oyster Bay, just two hours' drive from Hobart and Launceston. This minimalist stay in the Vila Real district of Portugal oozes calm with a simple and uncluttered design, while surrounded by the zen of nature. The Pedras Salgadas Spa &amp; Nature Park offers ecological self-catering bungalows with a modern vibe. With a range of eco-houses, bungalows and even tree houses, this property is the perfect location to clear the mind and soul and be at one with nature. The Pedras Salgadas's spa offers a variety of relaxing treatments, massages and even an indoor pool, sauna and steam bath to spark even more holiday joy. The Augarten Art Hotel combines modern and minimalist architecture and design with contemporary art for those who find joy in the creative things in life. Built by the famous Austrian architect Günther Domenig, this luxury property is home to over 200 pieces of contemporary art for guests to draw inspiration and happiness from. Just a short walk from the center of Graz, most rooms boast balconies with a view of the local courtyard or clock tower. If the hotel's own works of art aren't enough for culture seeking guests, the Graz Opera House is just half a mile away. For travellers seeking an understated design aesthetic in Mexico, the Distrito Capital in Mexico City provides the perfect stay with a minimalist look and feel. This chic design hotel combines crisp whites with soft slate grays in the suburb of Santa Fe. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool and massages are available in case the accommodation surroundings don't leave you feeling quite zen enough. Hidden within the energetic streets of Singapore lies the quiet retreat that is the Lloyd's Inn. This modern and uncluttered boutique-hotel has an edgy white theme throughout that only amplifies the building's great use of natural light, which appeals to almost half of global travellers (42 per cent)&nbsp;who admit that plenty of natural light is a must-have when it comes to the design of their holiday home. It also has a roof terrace, modern garden deck and a dipping pool surrounded by greenery. This tranquil hideaway is well connected despite its laid-back vibe, with Somerset MRT Station just a short stroll from the quiet residential area where the property is located. Santorini, famous for its picture-perfect white walls and beautiful scenery, is the postcard destination for a discreet and minimalist break. The Kirini Santorini fits in seamlessly with its famous surroundings, boasting traditional architecture and multi-levelled terraces, perched on the cliff overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. Guests can enjoy the sweeping panoramas of the dramatic volcano island from the hotel's pristine white verandas or relax inside in the hotel's recently refurbished rooms with white walls and sleek wooden floors.

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

As autumn starts creeping in, it signals the time to de-clutter and organise your home and create a stripped-back, calming retreat for the colder months ahead.

People across the globe have been motivated by a globally recognised "organising consultant" who is inspiring people to change their state of mind and way of life by simplifying and sorting their living spaces.

But it is not only our own homes where we seek a cleaner space, we want holidays with the same zen feel.

According to research by Booking.com, 30 per cent of global travellers say that minimalism is the most appealing interior design type and half of global travellers (53 per cent) state one of their main motivations to travel is to experience a simpler lifestyle.

With this in mind, the global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay has delved into its 28 million listings in over 147,000 destinations around the globe to curate a list of unique places to stay for travellers seeking a minimalist aesthetic for their next break.

Shikoku, Japan

Design enthusiasts will appreciate the sleek and minimal design of the authentic Setouchi Retreat Aonagi retreat, appealing to 17 per cent of global travellers who opt for Japanese minimalism as their favourite interior design.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and sweeping views of the sea, take in the impressive mountain vistas from your private terrace or balcony, whilst enjoying a cup of coffee in your fluffy bathrobe and slippers.

Florence, Italy

Plus, culture and design lovers will love the location, being just a short stroll from the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery.

Tasmania, Australia

The southernmost point of Australia offers a serene retreat looking out onto pristine natural landscapes. Coles Bay, to the island's east is the perfect location to escape the nine-to-five life and spend a rejuvenating weekend by the sea.

Halcyon is a beautiful, stripped back holiday home featuring floor to ceiling windows and clean white décor.

The property offers luxury accommodation with panoramic views over Sandpiper Beach and Great Oyster Bay, just two hours' drive from Hobart and Launceston.

Pedras Salgadas, Portugal

This minimalist stay in the Vila Real district of Portugal oozes calm with a simple and uncluttered design, while surrounded by the zen of nature.

The hotel also boasts a swimming pool and massages are available in case the accommodation surroundings don't leave you feeling quite zen enough.

Singapore

Hidden within the energetic streets of Singapore lies the quiet retreat that is the Lloyd's Inn.

This modern and uncluttered boutique-hotel has an edgy white theme throughout that only amplifies the building's great use of natural light, which appeals to almost half of global travellers (42 per cent) who admit that plenty of natural light is a must-have when it comes to the design of their holiday home.

It also has a roof terrace, modern garden deck and a dipping pool surrounded by greenery.

This tranquil hideaway is well connected despite its laid-back vibe, with Somerset MRT Station just a short stroll from the quiet residential area where the property is located.

Santorini, Greece

Santorini, famous for its picture-perfect white walls and beautiful scenery, is the postcard destination for a discreet and minimalist break.

The Kirini Santorini fits in seamlessly with its famous surroundings, boasting traditional architecture and multi-levelled terraces, perched on the cliff overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean Sea.

Guests can enjoy the sweeping panoramas of the dramatic volcano island from the hotel's pristine white verandas or relax inside in the hotel's recently refurbished rooms with white walls and sleek wooden floors.